OBD Guide

B3101

Keyless Entry Data Link Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Remote door opening/closing does not work
  • Keyless entry system does not respond
  • The malfunction indicator on the dashboard lights up

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Keyless entry module malfunction
  • Problems with the antenna system
  • Software glitches
  • Corrosion of contacts or connectors

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness
  2. Diagnose the keyless entry module
  3. Check the system antenna
  4. Update system software
  5. Clean or replace corroded contacts

Related codes

Error B3101 by Vehicle Brand